. The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet : containing an account of the cruel civil wars between the houses of Orleans and Burgundy; of the possession of Paris and Normandy by the English; their expulsion thence; and of other memorable events that happened in the kingdom of France, as well as in other countries ... Beginning at the year MCCCC., where that of Sir John Froissart finishes, and ending at the year MCCCCLXVII, and continued by others to the year MDXVI . all be hereafter related, that gained her great renown. When shecame first to the king, the duke dAlen9on, the kings marshal, a
. The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet : containing an account of the cruel civil wars between the houses of Orleans and Burgundy; of the possession of Paris and Normandy by the English; their expulsion thence; and of other memorable events that happened in the kingdom of France, as well as in other countries ... Beginning at the year MCCCC., where that of Sir John Froissart finishes, and ending at the year MCCCCLXVII, and continued by others to the year MDXVI . all be hereafter related, that gained her great renown. When shecame first to the king, the duke dAlen9on, the kings marshal, and other captains were withhim, for he had held a grand council relative to the siege of Orleans : from Chinon the kingwent to Poitiers, accompanied by the Maid. Shortly after, the marshal was ordered to convey provisions and stores, imder a strongescort, to the army within Orleans. Joan requested to accompany him, and that armourshould be given her, which was done. She then displayed her standard and went to Blois * Robert lord of Baudricourt and Blaise, bailiff of Chaumont, and captain of Vaucouleurs. His son Johnbecame a mareschal of France, THE CHRONICLES OF ENGUERRAND DR MOxVSTRELET. Sol where the escort was to assemble, and thence to Orleans, always dressed in complete this expedition many warriors served under her; and when she amved at Orleans greatfeasts were made for her, and the garrison and townsmen were delighted at her comingamong Maid of Ohleans introduced to CuAtt/.as YIT. at Ciiinon.—From an Illumination in the MS. Monstrelet in the British Muscnin. OFOF CHAPTER LVIII.—AMBASSADORS ARE SENT BY KING CHARLES, AND THE BURGHERSORLEANS, TO PARIS., TO NEGOTIATE A TREATY WITH THE REGENT, THAT THE TOWNORLEANS MAY REMAIN IN PEACE. [a. d. 1429.] At the beginning of this year, the duke of Burgundy arrived at Paris with about sixhundred horse, and was most joyfully received by the duke of Bedford and the duchess hissister. Soon after came thither Poton
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